Municipality of Castenaso

Castenaso is a small town of about 16,000 inhabitants located just outside Bologna, in northeastern Italy. The Comune (Municipality) is the fundamental local government body within the Italian state's administrative structure. It's the closest level of government to its citizens, possessing legal personality and administrative, organizational, and financial autonomy within the limits set by law.

Main Functions of the Municipality:

• Individual and Community Services: These include registry services, civil status, social services, as well as school, cultural, and sports provisions.
• Urban Planning and Land Management: This covers master plans, building permits, and the maintenance of municipal roads.
• Local Public Services: Such as waste collection, public lighting, and urban transportation.
• Municipal Police: Responsible for territorial control, traffic management, and ensuring compliance with municipal regulations.
• Promotion of Local Economic Development and Tourism.

The municipality is governed by elected bodies: the Mayor (Sindaco), the Municipal Council (Consiglio Comunale), and the Municipal Executive Board (Giunta Comunale).